Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-31
What to Use
SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑6.
Front Axle
When to Check and Change
Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check the front axle fluid unless
there is a leak suspected or an
unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss
could indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
If the level is below the bottom of
the filler plug hole, located on the
front axle, some lubricant may need
to be added.
When the differential is cold, add
enough lubricant to raise the level to
12 mm (1/2 in) below the fill
plug hole. When the differential is at operating
temperature (warm), add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole.
What to Use
See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11‑6.
Rear Axle
When to Check and Change
Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check rear axle fluid unless there is
a leak suspected or an unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired.
